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Now you can have take-out tonight and every night and still lose weight! andlt;BRandgt; Craving Chinese, Mexican, Thai, or even Japanese for dinner? No problem and no need to worry about the fat and calories thanks to andlt;Iandgt;Take-Out Tonight!andlt;/Iandgt; Based on the andlt;Iandgt;Weight Watchers andlt;Bandgt;Winning Pointsand#174;andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;/Iandgt; weight loss plan, andlt;Iandgt;Take-Out Tonight!andlt;/Iandgt; serves up more than 150 mouthwatering recipes that reinvent all of America's most-loved take-out dishes -- allandlt;Iandgt; 8 POINTS andlt;/Iandgt; or less! Few people consider, before they stop in for take-out or pick up the phone to call for delivery, how these made-to-order meals fit into their lives if they're trying to lose weight. Truth is, they don't. So let andlt;Iandgt;Take-Out Tonight!andlt;/Iandgt; help you prepare healthy, delicious meals for you and your family using the smart cooking hints people have come to expect from Weight Watchers cookbooks. andlt;Iandgt;Take-Out Tonight!andlt;/Iandgt; includes: andlt;BRandgt; CHINESE CLASSICS, like Shrimp-and-Pork Wontons, Chinese Barbecued Pork, and Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts and#149; MEXICAN MUST-HAVES, like Family-Style Chicken Enchiladas, Chimichurri Steak with Jicama Salsa, and Nachos Supreme and#149; DELI SPECIALS, like Crunchy Chicken Salad Wraps, Reuben Sandwiches, and Crumb-Topped Jumbo Bran Muffins and#149; TOTALLY THAI, like Shrimp Pad Thai and Coconut Rice Pudding and#149; ITALIAN DELIGHTS, like Pizza with the Works, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Cannoli andlt;BRandgt; Each recipe offers easy how-tos, tips, and complete nutritional information, as well as andlt;Bandgt;POINTSandlt;/Bandgt; per serving. With andlt;Iandgt;Take-Out Tonight!andlt;/Iandgt; there's really no reason to order out -- so get cooking!

Synopsis

In today's busy, overworked world, a craving for something exotic for dinner is easily resolved by the convenient location of Chinese, Mexican, Thai, or even Japanese restaurants around every street corner. But few people consider, before they stop in for take-out or pick up the phone to call for delivery, how all these made-to-order meals fit into their lives if they're trying to lose weight. Truth is, they don't. Though our generation's answer to "what's for dinner?" might be take-out, it's no secret that the portions, fat content, and calorie count of these speedy dishes are BIG.

But now solving "what's for dinner?" is no problem, and there's no need to worry about the fat and calories, thanks to Take-Out Tonight! These luscious recipes focus on big flavors and include plenty of helpful hints to make it easier than ever for readers to whip up a healthy, delicious meal for themselves and their families without sacrificing any favorites. Take-Out Tonight! includes: -- Chinese Classics, like Shrimp-and-Pork Wontons and Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts-- Mexican Must-Haves, like Chicken Enchiladas and Nachos Supreme-- Deli Specials, like Crunchy Chicken Salad Wraps and Reuben Sandwiches-- Totally Thai, like Pad Thai and Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding-- Italian Delights, like Pizza with the Works and Cannolis

With Take-Out Tonight! There's really no reason to order out -- so get cooking!

Synopsis

These luscious recipes focus on big flavors and include helpful hints to make it easier than ever for readers to whip up a healthy, delicious meal for themselves and their families without sacrificing any favorites. "Take-Out Tonight!" includes Chinese classics, Mexican must-haves, deli specials, and Thai dishes. Photos.